Electric Fiat 500E Comes Closer to Production, in 2013

The electric Fiat 500 continues to be spotted on public roads in near-production form. Even though Fiat has not officially released details about the electric hatchback, it seems certain that the vehicle, formerly known as the Fiat 500 BEV, will launch in 2013.

Spy photos of the small EV started to emerge in late 2011. A new set of images, and a brief report, posted by Car and Driver show that the electric Fiat sports “500E” lettering on the inside. The near-production-ready 500E features a Chrysler-developed electric powertrain and a lithium-ion battery pack. A 100-horsepower electric motor drives the front wheels. A full set of exact specs have not yet been released.
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